JUMPING INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT WITH STUDENT MANAGED EQUINE CHRISTMAS SHOW

JUMPING INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT WITH STUDENT MANAGED EQUINE CHRISTMAS SHOW

Date: 8th December 2017

As the College nears the end of its first term, the equine department is lifting spirits across campus with its very own Christmas Show managed entirely by students.

The day-long event started with a spectacular fancy dress presentation, which saw ten learners from both riding and non-riding pathways dress to impress the judges in their most flamboyant festive gear. Following the judging, which placed four of the learners with ribbons, show jumping enthusiasts took part in a sparkling contest to demonstrate their skills to an audience of staff and students.

Organised and managed by the College’s Foundation Degree (FdSc) Equine Business Management students, the Christmas Show was not only a fantastic festivity to celebrate the end of term, but excellent practical experience.

Guy Brewer, Equine Department and Commercial Manager at the College, said: “Our Foundation Degree students have done a fantastic job managing the Equine Christmas Show from start to finish. The event saw learners from all pathways have the opportunity to join in the fun, which is fantastic for the department’s community and staff and students from across campus enjoyed the show.”

Students with their own horses had the option of bringing them in to participate in the Christmas Show, which worked as further practice for learners who will be eventing in the New Year.

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A huge congratulations to our Animal Management lecturer, Victoria Nolan, following a great success at this year’s Crufts.
Vicki has been building up to the first show of the year with her two beautiful Bearded Collies since before Christmas and attended the internationally renowned event last Thursday and Friday.
Midas (Talraz Nuts in May) was awarded 1st in a strong Mid Limit class and Lacey (Talraz White Lace) was awarded 3rd in her Good Citizen class.
Two excellent results, well done to Vicki and all the students that helped to maintain the dog’s fitness and coat throughout the year!

We were pleased to welcome the Right Honorable Anne Milton, Apprenticeships and Skills Minister, on campus to find out more about our apprenticeships, meet our students and visit our state-of-the-art facilities for National Apprenticeship Week.
Anne enjoyed visiting the College farm and Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park as part of her tour, meeting our fantastic team of staff and students to discover how we facilitate our excellent land-based apprenticeships.
Find out more with the BBC Radio York interview on iPlayer!

A huge thank you to all the Animal Management staff and students who have helped to look after the animals at Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park during the adverse weather conditions.
We’re proud to have such a dedicated team!

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